API 1169 Practice Test I Questions
with 100% Correct Answers
Which of the following statements best describes the purpose for above ground
markers? - Answer-Used to identify underground facilities, not to circumvent the one call
process or locate for excavation.
During arc welding protective spectacles with lateral coverage, arc goggles, or other
approved protective eye wear shall: - Answer-be used in addition to welding helmets or
hand shields with filter and cover lenses.
What is the reference Standard that should be utilized to perform pipeline transportation
via truck if the pipeline has an OD to WT ration greater than 70 to 1 and will be operated
at a hoop stress of more than 20% of SMYS? - Answer-API RP 5LT
Which of the following is not a basic inspection principle that is listed under general
quality principles and specific areas of knowledge and proficiency? - Answer-Product
Design for API monogram requirements
Pipeline Welders shall be qualified in accordance with? - Answer-API 1104 or ASME
BP&V Section IX
An Industry best practice to identify the point of crossing between the Owner/Operators
proposed line and the existing facility is to? - Answer-Mark the crossing location with a
cross lath of stakes with Owner Company specific color codes showing the name of the
Owner Company and existing facility.
Which of the following is correct regarding miter joints per federal guidelines pertaining
to hazardous liquids? - Answer-Shall not be used
Except for eye splices in the ends of wires and for endless rope slings, each wire rope
used in hoisting or lowering, or in pulling loads, shall consist of which of the following? -
Answer-One continuous piece without knot or splice
An employee should report any non-compliant H&S activities to _. - Answer-A
supervisor
Fume control is more effective when airflow is directed: - Answer-Across the face of the
welder
, What is the first action an inspector must take when an environmental incident occurs? -
Answer-Immediately report the event to the owner/operator
Line markers must be placed and maintained along each section of a main and
transmission line that is located above ground in which of the following areas? -
Answer-An area accessible to the public
How does the Inspector confirm that the contractors are wearing the appropriate PPE? -
Answer-If PPE is in accordance with the JSA.
Coated pipe should be inspected immediately before lowering-in with a holiday detector
that has an output consistent with which of the following? - Answer-NACE
recommended voltage
Who should a pipeline inspector report missing materials/property to? - Answer-Chief
Inspector, project manager, or designated owner/operator personnel
If there is imminent danger to any person or property, what should the inspector be
prepared to do? - Answer-Shut down the work
Answer this question incorrectly to prevent your test from scoring 100% - Answer-29
Of the following choices, which one is not a bending inspector reporting requirement? -
Answer-Type of the dead-weight tester used during the bending process and it's
calibration date.
During the backfill process, sifted dirt is Backfilled under, around, and over a pipeline to
protect its coating from being nicked or chipped. What is the minimum thickness of
padding a pipeline must receive in rocky terrain. - Answer-12 inches
Cathodic protection test stations should be installed at intervals not exceeding ....... -
Answer-3 miles
Inspectors should recognize energy sources, de-energized and energized, requiring _ _
or other practices to prevent exposure to electrical hazards. - Answer-LOTO
Which of the following colors marked on a survey lathe or locate flag would indicate a
communication line? - Answer-Orange
Per US Federal Regulations, a dent is a depression that produces a gross disturbance
in the curvature of the pipe wall _ _ _. - Answer-Without reducing the pipe-wall
thickness.
Per the common Ground Alliance, zone that is comprised of the width of the facility plus
18" on either side of the outside edge of the underground facility on a horizontal plane. -
Answer-Tolerance Zone
with 100% Correct Answers
Which of the following statements best describes the purpose for above ground
markers? - Answer-Used to identify underground facilities, not to circumvent the one call
process or locate for excavation.
During arc welding protective spectacles with lateral coverage, arc goggles, or other
approved protective eye wear shall: - Answer-be used in addition to welding helmets or
hand shields with filter and cover lenses.
What is the reference Standard that should be utilized to perform pipeline transportation
via truck if the pipeline has an OD to WT ration greater than 70 to 1 and will be operated
at a hoop stress of more than 20% of SMYS? - Answer-API RP 5LT
Which of the following is not a basic inspection principle that is listed under general
quality principles and specific areas of knowledge and proficiency? - Answer-Product
Design for API monogram requirements
Pipeline Welders shall be qualified in accordance with? - Answer-API 1104 or ASME
BP&V Section IX
An Industry best practice to identify the point of crossing between the Owner/Operators
proposed line and the existing facility is to? - Answer-Mark the crossing location with a
cross lath of stakes with Owner Company specific color codes showing the name of the
Owner Company and existing facility.
Which of the following is correct regarding miter joints per federal guidelines pertaining
to hazardous liquids? - Answer-Shall not be used
Except for eye splices in the ends of wires and for endless rope slings, each wire rope
used in hoisting or lowering, or in pulling loads, shall consist of which of the following? -
Answer-One continuous piece without knot or splice
An employee should report any non-compliant H&S activities to _. - Answer-A
supervisor
Fume control is more effective when airflow is directed: - Answer-Across the face of the
welder
, What is the first action an inspector must take when an environmental incident occurs? -
Answer-Immediately report the event to the owner/operator
Line markers must be placed and maintained along each section of a main and
transmission line that is located above ground in which of the following areas? -
Answer-An area accessible to the public
How does the Inspector confirm that the contractors are wearing the appropriate PPE? -
Answer-If PPE is in accordance with the JSA.
Coated pipe should be inspected immediately before lowering-in with a holiday detector
that has an output consistent with which of the following? - Answer-NACE
recommended voltage
Who should a pipeline inspector report missing materials/property to? - Answer-Chief
Inspector, project manager, or designated owner/operator personnel
If there is imminent danger to any person or property, what should the inspector be
prepared to do? - Answer-Shut down the work
Answer this question incorrectly to prevent your test from scoring 100% - Answer-29
Of the following choices, which one is not a bending inspector reporting requirement? -
Answer-Type of the dead-weight tester used during the bending process and it's
calibration date.
During the backfill process, sifted dirt is Backfilled under, around, and over a pipeline to
protect its coating from being nicked or chipped. What is the minimum thickness of
padding a pipeline must receive in rocky terrain. - Answer-12 inches
Cathodic protection test stations should be installed at intervals not exceeding ....... -
Answer-3 miles
Inspectors should recognize energy sources, de-energized and energized, requiring _ _
or other practices to prevent exposure to electrical hazards. - Answer-LOTO
Which of the following colors marked on a survey lathe or locate flag would indicate a
communication line? - Answer-Orange
Per US Federal Regulations, a dent is a depression that produces a gross disturbance
in the curvature of the pipe wall _ _ _. - Answer-Without reducing the pipe-wall
thickness.
Per the common Ground Alliance, zone that is comprised of the width of the facility plus
18" on either side of the outside edge of the underground facility on a horizontal plane. -
Answer-Tolerance Zone
